GreenSheet | February 2, 2024

On February 13, the Avocado Café will host a free webinar from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. concerning the impact of environment on successful fertilization and fruit set.

The California Avocado Society is hosting a free seminar entitled, “How to Manage the Trees in a Wet Year” on February 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interested parties may attend in person or virtually.

The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program block grants, as well as the Healthy Soils Program block grants. Learn more.

The San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures' 2023 Crop Report Questionnaire is now available online. The deadline to complete the survey is February 28.

The California Avocado Commission will host its next Board meeting on February 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Ventura County. Growers are encouraged to attend to learn more about CAC operations.

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Southern California due to recent flooding and the San Diego County Department of Weights and Measures is collecting Agricultural Damage Assessment forms from agricultural operations that have experienced impacts due to recent rain events.

The Commission’s Board of Directors currently has a Handler Member and Handler Alternate Member seat available. Appointees will fill the vacant seats for the remainder of their unexpired terms: October 31, 2024 for the Member seat and October 31, 2025 for the Alternate Member.

The California Avocado Commission Marketing team has created a game plan for 2024 designed to elevate efficiency and effectiveness in 2024. Due to economic conditions and budget cuts versus 2023, no stone was left unturned as the team strived to optimize investment and drive successful results